Radio Station KDKA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
N 40° 26.536 W 080° 00.320
17T E 584354 N 4477321
Plaque outside of KDKA's studios in Gateway Center, memorializing the world's first commercial radio station.
Waymark Code: WM2EM
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/11/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
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World's first commercial station began operating November 2, 1920, when KDKA reported Harding-Cox election returns from a makeshift studio at the East Pittsburgh Works of Westinghouse. Music, sports, talks, and special events were soon being regularly aired.
Marker Name: Radio Station KDKA

County: Allegheny

Date Dedicated: 11/30/1990

Marker Type: City

Location: KDKA Headquarters, 1 Gateway Center, Pittsburgh

Category: Business & Industry

Website: Not listed
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